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LA59 JJZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,251 mi
Last recorded69,251 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 JJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,251 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,438 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 67,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 65,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint to centre pipe rusted and cracking and has small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 65,856 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split /part of rubber ripped off (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords in inner tread shoulder and perishing and cracking in tread pattern and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint to centre pipe rusted and cracking and has small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder and at approx.2.5 mm perishing and cracking in tread pattern and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking in tread pattern and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder and at approx.2.5 mm perishing and cracking in tread pattern and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 65,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 63,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 63,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,975 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 59,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,736 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,639 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,930 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin not see outer pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,025 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2014 30,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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LA59 JJZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA59 JJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LA59 JJZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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